Bifen I/T
Insecticide/Termiticide
For Use by Individuals/ Firms licensed by the State to apply termiticide products. States may have more
restrictive requirements regarding qualifications of persons using this product. Consult the pest control
regulatory agency of your State prior to use of this product.
For prevention and control of termites, carpenter ants and other pests of structures. For use in and around
such areas as homes, commercial and industrial buildings, recreational areas, athletic fields, lawns and
ornamentals.
Active Ingredient: By Wt.
Bifenthrin*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9%
Inert Ingredients:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.1%
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.0%
Bifen I/T contains 鈪? pound active ingredient per gallon.
*Cis isomers 97% minimum, trans isomers 3% maximum.
EPA Reg. No. 53883-118 EPA Est. No. 53883-TX-002
Control Solutions, Inc.
5903 Genoa-Red Bluff
Pasadena, TX 77507-1041
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
FIRST AID
鈥?
Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
If swallowed
鈥?
Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
鈥?
Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center
or doctor.
鈥? Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
鈥? Move person to fresh air.
If inhaled
鈥? If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth if possible.
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
鈥? Take off contaminated clothing.
If on skin or clothing
鈥? Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
鈥? Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water 15-20 minutes.
If in eyes
鈥? Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continuing rinsing eye.
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
treatment. You may also contact the Poison Control Center 800-222-1222.
Note to Physician - This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested, the stomach and
intestine should be evacuated. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Digestible fats, oils, or alcohol
may increase absorption and so should be avoided.
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
Caution
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid
breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing
and wash before reuse.
All pesticide handlers (mixers, loaders, and applicators) must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks,
shoes, and chemical-resistant gloves. After the product is diluted in accordance with label directions for
use, and/or when mixing and loading using a closed spray tank transfer system, or an in-line injector
system, shirt, pants, socks, shoes, and waterproof gloves are sufficient. In addition, all pesticide handlers
must wear a respiratory protection device鹿 when working in a non-ventilated space. All pesticide handlers
must wear protective eyewear when working in non-ventilated space or when applying termiticide by
rodding or sub-slab injection.
鹿Use one of the following: NIOSH approved respirator with any R, P or HE filter
or a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge
or canister with any R, P, or HE prefilter.
When treating adjacent to an existing structure, the applicator must check the area to be treated, and
immediately adjacent areas of the structure, for visible and accessible cracks and holes to prevent any leaks
or significant exposures to persons occupying the structure. People present or residing in the structure
during application must be advised to remove their pets and themselves from the structure if they see any
signs of leakage. After application, the applicator is required to check for leaks. All leaks resulting in the
deposition of termiticide in locations other than those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior to
leaving the applications site. Do not allow people or pets to contact contaminated areas or to reoccupy
contaminated areas of the structure until the clean-up is completed.
Environmental Hazards
This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas
where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and run-off from
treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when
disposing of equipment washwaters. Care should be used when spraying to avoid fish and reptile pets
in/around ornamental ponds.
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds.
Do not apply this product or allow to drift to blooming crops if bees are visiting the treatment area.
Physical and Chemical Hazards
Do not apply water-based dilutions of Bifen I/T to electrical conduits, motor housings, junction boxes,
switch boxes or other electrical equipment because of possible shock hazard.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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Do not apply a broadcast application to interior surfaces of homes.
Do not apply by air.
Do not apply in greenhouses, nurseries.
Do not apply this product through any kind of irrigation system.
Not for use on sod farm turf, golf course turf, or grass grown for seed.
Do not apply to pets, crops, or sources of electricity.
Firewood is not to be treated.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
During any application to overhead areas of structure, cover surface below with plastic sheeting or similar
material except for soil surfaces in crawlspaces.
Do not allow spray to contact food, foodstuffs, food-contacting surfaces or food utensils or water supplies.
Thoroughly wash dishes and food handling utensils with soap and water if they become contaminated by
application of this product.
Do not treat areas where food is exposed.
During indoor surface applications do not allow dripping or runoff to occur.
Do not allow contact with treated surfaces by people or pets before spray has dried.
Bifen I/T will not discolor or otherwise harm surfaces that water alone will not discolor or otherwise harm.
Do not apply this product in patient rooms or in any rooms while occupied by the elderly or infirm.
Do not apply Bifen I/T in classrooms, libraries, sports venues, or other institutional facilities when they are
occupied.
Do not apply this product in livestock buildings (barns).
Bifen I/T may be applied with low-volume application equipment, including Actisol庐 and Micro-
Injector庐, for general surface, spot, crack and crevice, and deep harborage treatments.
Not for use on plants being grown for sale or other commercial use , or for commercial seed production, or
for research purposes. For use on plants intended only for aesthetic purposes or climactic modifications
and being grown in interior plantscapes, ornamental gardens or parks, or lawns and grounds.
Distributors Should Sell in Original Packages Only.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Prohibitions: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry area that is inaccessible to children, pets, and other animals. Store
concentrate only in the original container. Never put dilute or concentrated Bifen I/T is containers for food
or beverages. When opening containers, take appropriate care to avoid spills. Securely replace lids after
partial use.
Spills: Avoid contact with spills. Keep unprotected people, pets and other animals away from spills.
Confine liquid spills by diking with an absorbent material such as cat litter or clay. Cover spills of treated
dry materials to prevent contact and dispersion. Put damaged packages into a suitable container large
enough to hold the entire package and be appropriately sealed. Mark the holding container to identify its
contents and follow disposal directions. For major spills, call 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREK).
Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
disposal. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law.
Dispose of excess or waste pesticide by use according to label directions, or contact your State Pesticide or
Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office
for guidance.
Container Disposal:
Plastic Container: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If
burned, stay out of smoke.
Returnable/ Refillable Sealed Container: Do not rinse container. Do not empty remaining formulated
product. Do not break seals. Return intact to point of purchase.
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APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Not for use on plants being grown for sale or other commercial use, or for commercial seed production, or
for research purposes. For use on plants intended only for aesthetic purposes or climatic modifications and
being grown in interior plantscapes, ornamental gardens or parks, or lawn and grounds. Only use this
product on plants being grown for aesthetic or climatic purposes and in interior and exterior sites, such as,
gardens, parks, lawns, and grounds, and other ornamental sites. Do not use on vegetation intended for sale
or other commercial uses. Do not use on plants grown for seed production or research purposes.
Using this product in and around structures and building construction will prevent and control termite
infestations.
To institute a barrier between the wood and the termites in the soil, the chemical emulsion must be
effectively dispersed in the soil. It is important to remove unnecessary materials that contain cellulose and
wood from around foundation walls, crawl spaces (inside of structure), and porches, and fix damaged
plumbing and construction grade in order to deny termite access to moisture.
To use this product effectively, it is important that the service technician be familiar with current control
practices including trenching, rodding, subslab injection, low-pressure spray applications, coarse fan
spraying of soil surfaces, crack and crevice (void) injection, excavated soil treatment and brush and spray
applications to infested or susceptible wood. . Using these techniques correctly is essential to prevent or
control infestations by subterranean termite species of genera Reticulitermes, Zootermopsis, Coptotermes
and Heterotermes. When determining what procedures to follow, the service technician should consider
certain variables. Some of the variables to consider are species biology and behavior, structure design,
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, water table, soil type and compaction, grade
conditions, and the location and type of domestic water supplies and utilities.
For information concerning the most up to date control practices in a given region or locale, consult the
local resources for structural pest control, state cooperative extensions or regulatory agencies.
General Applications Instructions
Bifen I/T controls a wide range of listed pests on flowers, foliage plants, non-bearing fruit and nut trees,
shrubs, and ornamental trees, in interior and exterior plantscapes, such as those in hotels, office buildings,
shopping malls, etc., and around athletic fields, homes, institutional buildings, parks, and recreational areas.
Non-bearing fruit and nut trees are those that will not produce a harvestable crop during the season of
application.
Bifen I/T can be tank-mixed with insect growth regulators and other pesticides. Observe all precautions
and Directions for Use for each product. Physical compatibility may vary with different combinations of
products, so prepare a small scale (pint or quart jar) test sample for any combination not tested previously.
Use proper proportions in the small scale test to achieve the correct result.
Unless otherwise noted in the label instructions, use the procedure below for preparation of a new tank mix:
1. Add wettable powders to tank water.
2. Mix well
3. Add liquids and flowables
4. Mix well
5. Add emulsifiable concentrates
6. Mix well
Try reversing the order of addition or increasing the amount of water if the combination is not compatible
using the above order. NOTE: After increasing the amount of water, if the mixture is found to be
compatible, it is necessary to recalibrate the sprayer for a higher volume application. Do not allow mixture
to stand overnight.
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Formula for Determining the Active Ingredient Content of the Finished Emulsion
(7.9)(Fl. Oz. of Bifen I/T added to tank) = % Active Ingredient in emulsion
(Gallons of finished spray mix)(128)
Subterranean Termite Control 鈥? General Directions
Important: Observe the following precautions to avoid contamination of public and private water
supplies:
鈥? Use anti-backflow equipment and procedures to prevent insecticide from being siphoned into
water supplies.
鈥? Do not contaminate cisterns, wells, or other water tanks by treating the soil beneath these
structures.
鈥? Do not treat soil where runoff may occur.
鈥? Do not treat soil water-saturated or frozen soil.
鈥? Consult local and state specifications for recommended treatment practices in your area.
鈥? If local or state specifications do not exist, consult the Federal Housing Administration (H.U.D.)
guidance documents.
Note: For the purposes of this label, crawl spaces are defined as being inside of the structure.
Critical Areas: Points at which the foundation is penetrated or abuts another structure are Critical Areas.
These include bath traps, cracks and expansion joints, utility entry points, and adjacent structures such as
patios, slab additions, and stairs.
Structures with Wells/ Cisterns Inside Foundations
Structures that contain wells or cisterns within the foundation of a structure can only be treated using the
following techniques:
1. Do not treat soil while it is beneath or within the foundation or along the exterior perimeter of a
structure that contains a well or cistern. The treated backfill method must be used if soil is removed
and treated outside/away from the foundation. The treated backfill technique is described as follows:
a) Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or similar material or into a
wheelbarrow.
b) Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of dilute emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth of
the trench, or 1 gallon per 1.0 cubic feet of soil. See 鈥淢ixing Directions鈥? section of this label.
Mix thoroughly into the soil taking care to contain the liquid and prevent runoff or spillage.
c) After the treated soil has absorbed the diluted emulsion, replace the soil into the trench.
2. Treat infested and/or damaged wood in place using an injection technique such as described in the
鈥淐ontrol of Wood Infesting Insects in Wood鈥? section of this label.
Structures with Adjacent Wells/ Cisterns and/or Other Water Bodies
Applicators must inspect all structures with nearby water sources such as wells, cisterns, surface ponds,
streams, and other bodies of water and evaluate, at a minimum, the treatment recommendations listed
below prior to making an application
1. Prior to treatment, if feasible, expose the water pipe(s) coming from the well to the structure, if the
pipe(s) enter the structure within 3 feet of grade.
2. Prior to treatment, applicators are advised to take precautions to limit the risk of applying the
termiticide into subsurface drains that could empty into any bodies of water. These precautions
include evaluating whether application of the termiticide to the top of the footer may result in
contamination of the subsurface drain. Factors such as depth to the drain system and soil type and
degree of compaction should be taken into account in determining the depth of the treatment.
3. When appropriate (i.e., on the water side of the structure), the treated backfill technique (described
above) can also be used to minimize off-site movement of termiticide.
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Before these techniques are used close to cisterns, wells, or other bodies of water, seek advice from local,
state, or federal agencies for information on treatment practices that are accepted in your area.
Application Rate: Use a 0.06% emulsion for subterranean termites. For other pests on the label use
specific listed rates.
Mixing Directions: Mix the termiticide use dilution in the following manner: Fill tank 录 to 鈪? full. Start
pump to begin by-pass agitation and place end of treating tool in tank to allow circulation through hose.
Add appropriate amount of Bifen I/T. Add remaining amount of water. Let pump run and allow
recirculation through the hose for 2 to 3 minutes.
Bifen I/T may also be combined into full tanks of water. If combined into full tanks of water, allow
sufficient time for agitation and/or recirculation to ensure consistency of the dilution.
To prepare a 0.06% water emulsion, ready to use, dilute 3 quarts of Bifen I/T with 99.25 gallons of water.
Mixing: Using the chart below, determine the volume of Bifen I/T and water required to produce the
desired volume of finished emulsion
Amount of Bifen I/T
(Gallons except where noted)
Emulsion Concentrate Amount of Bifen I/T Amount of Water Desired Gallons of
Finished Emulsion
0.06% 1 oz. 127 oz. 1
5 oz. 4.9 5
10 oz. 9.9 10
25 oz. 24.8 25
1.5 qt. 49.6 50
2.25 qt. 74.4 75
3 qt. 99.25 100
4.5 qt. 148.8 150
6 qt. 198.5 200
0.12%* 2 oz. 126 oz. 1
10 oz. 4.9 5
19.5 oz. 9.8 10
1.5 qt. 24.6 25
3 qt. 49.2 50
4.5 qt. 73.8 75
6 qt. 98.5 100
9 qt. 147.7 150
3 197 200
Units of measure:
1 pint = 16 fluid ounces (oz.)
1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces (oz.)
* When treating for termites, use this rate only in conjunction with volume adjustments, foam applications
or underground services applications.
Application Volume: To provide maximum control and protection against termite infestation apply the
specified volume of the finished water emulsion and active ingredient as set forth in the directions for use
section of this label. If soil will not accept the labeled application volume, the volume may be reduced
provided there is a corresponding increase in concentration so that the amount of active ingredient applied
to the soil remains the same.
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Note: Large reductions of application volume reduce the ability to obtain a continuous barrier. Variance is
allowed when volume and concentration are consistent with the label directed rates and a continuous barrier
can still be achieved.
The volume of the 0.12% emulsion may be reduced by 陆 the labeled volume where desirable for pre- and
post-construction applications. When the volume is reduced, the hole spacing for subslab injection and
soil rodding may also need to be adjusted to account for lower volume dispersal of the termiticide in the
soil. Consult the following Volume Adjustment Chart for details.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT CHART
Rate (% emulsion) 0.06% 0.12%
Volume allowed
鈥? Horizontal
(gallons
emulsion/10 ft2) 1.0 Gallons 0.5 gallons
鈥? Vertical (gallons
emulsion/10
4.0 gallons 2.0 gallons
linear ft.)
After treatment: All holes in commonly occupied areas into which material has been applied must be
plugged. Plugs must be of a non-cellulose material or covered by an impervious, non-cellulose material.
Foam Applications
Bifen I/T dilution, from 0.06 to 0.12% may be converted to foam with 2X - 40X expansion characteristics
and used to control or prevent termite infestations.
Depending on the circumstances, foam applications may be used alone or in combination with liquid
emulsion applications. Applications may be made behind veneers, piers, chimney bases, into rubble
foundations, into block voids or structural voids, under slabs, stoops, porches, or to the soil in crawlspaces,
and other similar voids.
Foam and liquid application must be consistent with volume and active ingredient instructions in order to
insure proper application has been made. The volume and amount of active ingredient are essential to an
effective treatment. At least 75% of the labeled liquid emulsion volume of product must be applied, with
the remaining percent delivered to appropriate areas using foam application. Refer to label and use
recommendations of the foam manufacturer and the foaming equipment manufacturer.
Foam applications are generally a good supplement to liquid treatments in difficult areas, but may be used
alone in difficult spots.
Application Under Slabs or to Soil in Crawlspaces to Prevent or Control Termites
When making applications, Bifen I/T foam can be used alone or in combination with liquid dilution.
Whether applied as a dilution, foam, or some of both, the equivalent of at least 4 gallons of 0.06% dilution
(4 ounces of Bifen I/T concentrate) per 10 linear feet must be applied for a vertical barrier, or at least 1
gallon of 0.06% dilution (1 ounce of Bifen I/T concentrate) per 10 square feet must be applied for a
horizontal barrier. For a foam only application, apply Bifen I/T concentrate in sufficient concentration and
volume to equal 4 ounces of concentrate per 10 linear feet or 1 ounce of concentrate per 10 square feet. For
example, 2 gallons of 0.12% dilution converted to foam and used to cover 10 linear feet is the equivalent of
4 gallons of 0.06% dilution per 10 linear feet.
Sand Barrier Installation and Treatment
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As long as termites have access to soil that has not been treated and can avoid soil that has been treated
with Bifen I/T, they can build mud tubes over surfaces that have been treated. Cracks and spaces should be
filled with play box or builder鈥檚 sand and then treated in the same manner as soil. Follow the rates listed on
the Bifen I/T label.
Retreatment for subterranean termites can only be performed if there is clear evidence of reinfestation or
disruption of the barrier due to construction, excavation, or landscaping and/or evidence of the breakdown
of the termiticide barrier in the soil. These vulnerable or reinfested areas may be retreated in accordance
with application techniques described in this product鈥檚 labeling. The timing and type of these retreatments
will vary depending on factors such as termite pressure, soil types, soil conditions and other factors which
may reduce the effectiveness of the barrier.
Annual retreatement of the structure is prohibited unless there is clear evidence that reinfestation or barrier
disruption has occurred.
Pre-Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment
Do not apply at a lower dosage and/or concentration than specified on this label for applications
prior to the installation of the finished grade. When treating foundations deeper than 4 feet, apply the
termiticide as the backfill is being replaced, or if the construction contractor fails to notify the applicator to
permit this, treat the foundation to a minimum depth of 4 feet after the backfill has been installed. The
applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls and around pillars and
other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed from grade to a minimum depth of 4 feet. When the top of
the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the
bottom of the footing. However, in no case should a structure be treated below the footing.
To produce effective pre-construction subterranean termite control, create vertical and/or horizontal
chemically treated zones of protection using 0.06% emulsion of Bifen I/T. Follow the current edition of the
Housing and Urban Development Minimum Property Standards to assure that F.H.A. termite-proofing
requirements are met.
Horizontal Barriers
Establish a horizontal chemical barrier wherever treated soil will be covered by a slab, such as basement
floors, carports, entrance platforms, footing trenches, and slab floors.
Apply 1 gallon of 0.06% dilution per 10 square feet, or use 1 fluid ounce of Bifen I/T per 10 square feet in
sufficient water (no less than 陆 gallon or more than 2 gallons) to provide a uniform treated barrier for the
area being treated.
If the fill is coarse aggregate, such as washed gravel, a sufficient volume of dilution must be applied to
allow it to reach the soil beneath the coarse fill.
Make applications with a low-pressure spray (less than 50 p.s.i.), using a coarse spray nozzle. If foundation
walls have not been installed around the treated soil and the slab will not be poured the same day as
treatment, the treated soil must be covered with a water-proof barrier. Polyethylene sheeting may be used
for this purpose.
Vertical Barriers
Establish vertical barriers must in Critical Areas, such as along the inside of foundation walls, plumbing,
bath traps, utility services and other features that will penetrate the slab.
Using a 0.06% dilution, apply 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth or 4 fluid ounces of
Bifen I/T per 10 linear feet per foot of depth from grade level to the top of the footing in sufficient water to
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provide a uniform treated barrier. Use not less than 2 gallons to not more than 8 gallons of water per 10
linear feet.
When trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching, take care to ensure that the dilution reaches the
top of the footing. Space the rod holes so that a continuous treated barrier is created, but not exceeding 12
inches apart. Avoid washing-out the soil around the footing. Trenches should be about 6 inches wide and
6 inches deep. Mix the chemical dilution with the soil as it is being replaced in the trench. Inside vertical
barriers may not be required for monolithic slabs.
When treating hollow block voids, use 2 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet to assure that the dilution
reaches the top of the footing.
Prior to each application, applicators must notify the general contractor, construction superintendent, or
similar responsible party, of the intended termiticide application and intended sites of application and
instruct the responsible person to notify construction workers and other individuals to leave the area to be
treated during application and until the termiticide is absorbed into the soil.
Post-Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment
For post-construction treatment, use a 0.06% dilution. Post-construction treatments shall be made by
subslab injection, trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching using low-pressure spray not
exceeding 25 p.s.i. at the nozzle. Proper precautions should be taken to avoid soil wash-out around the
footing.
Locate, identify, and mark wells, electrical conduits, water and sewer lines, and radiant heat pipes prior to
application of Bifen I/T. Do not puncture or inject Bifen I/T into such structures.
Basements
Treatment must be made by trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching at the rate of 4 gallons of
dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth wherever the footing, from grade to the bottom of the
foundation, is greater than 1 foot of depth. When the footer is greater than four feet below grade, the
applicator may trench and rod into the trench, or trench beside foundation walls at the rate designated for
four feet of depth. Space rod holes to create a continuous insecticidal barrier, but in no case more than 12
inches apart. Depending on the type of soil, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity, the
actual depth of treatment will differ. However, a structure should never be treated below the footer. Sub-
slab injection may be needed beside the inside of foundation walls, around conduits, piers, and pipes,
beside both sides of interior footing-supported walls, and beside cracks and partition walls.
Crawl Spaces - Accessible
For crawl spaces, apply vertical termiticide barriers at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet
per foot of depth from grade to the top of the footing, or if the footing is more than 4 feet below grade, to a
minimum depth of 4 feet. Apply by trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching. Treat both sides of
foundation and around all piers and pipes. Where physical obstructions such as concrete walkways
adjacent to foundation elements prevent trenching, treatment may be made by rodding alone. When soil
type and/or conditions make trenching prohibitive, rodding may be used. When the top of the footing is
exposed, the applicator must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the
footing. Read and follow the mixing and use direction section of the label if situations are encountered
where the soil will not accept the full application volume.
1. Rod holes and trenches must not extend below the bottom of the footing.
2. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide barrier but in no case more
than 12 inches apart.
3. Trenches must be a minimum of 6 inches deep or to the bottom of the footing, whichever is less,
and need not to be wider than 6 inches. When trenching in sloping (tiered) soil, the trench must be
stepped to ensure adequate distribution and prevent termiticide from running off. The emulsion
must be mixed with the soil as it is replaced in the trench.
4. When treating plenums or crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation system of the structure until
application has been completed and all termiticide has been absorbed by the soil.
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Crawl Spaces - Inaccessible
For inaccessible interior areas, such as areas where there is insufficient clearance between floor joists and
ground surfaces to allow operator access, excavate if possible, and treat according to the instruction for
accessible crawl spaces. Otherwise, apply one or a combination of the following two methods.
1. To establish a horizontal barrier, apply to the soil surface, 1 gallon of emulsion per 10 square feet
overall using a nozzle pressure of less than 25 p.s.i. and a coarse application nozzle (e.g., Delavan
Type RD Raindrop, RD-7 or larger, or Spraying Systems Co. 8010LP TeeJet庐 or comparable nozzle).
For an area that cannot be reached with the application wand, use one or more extension rods to make
the application to the soil. Do not broadcast or powerspray with higher pressures.
2. To establish a horizontal barrier, drill through the foundation wall or through the floor above and treat
the soil perimeter at a rate of 1 gallon of emulsion per 10 square feet. Drill spacing must be at intervals
not to exceed 16 inches. Many states have smaller intervals, so check State regulations which may
apply.
When treating plenums and crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation systems of the structure until
application has been completed and all termiticide has been absorbed by the soil.
Excavation Technique: When treating in troublesome areas (e.g., beside fieldstone or rubble walls, beside
faulty foundation walls, and around pipes and utility lines leading downward from the structure to a well or
pond) apply using the following technique:
a. Prepare a trench, placing the removed soil onto heavy-weight plastic sheeting or similar, water-
impermeable material.
b. Treat the soil with 4 gallons of 0.06% dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth of the trench.
Completely mix the dilution into the soil, exercising care to avoid liquid running off the sheeting.
c. Place the treated soil back into the trench after it has absorbed the dilution.
Attention: Wear NIOSH approved unvented goggles and a respirator when applying Bifen I/T in a
confined area.
Foundations
For applications made after the final grade is installed, the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or
trench along the foundation walls and around pillars and other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed
from grade to the top of the footing. When the footing is more than four (4) feet below grade, the
applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls at the rate prescribed to
a minimum depth of four feet. The actual depth of treatment will vary depending on soil type, degree of
compaction, and location of termite activity. When the top of the footing is exposed, the applicator must
treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. However, in no case
should a structure be treated below the footing.
Masonry Voids
Drill and treat voids in multiple masonry elements of the structure extending from the structure to the soil
in order to create a continuous treatment barrier in the area to be treated. Apply at a rate of 2 gallons of
emulsion per 10 linear feet of footing, using a nozzle pressure of less than 25 p.s.i. When using this
treatment, access holes must be drilled below the sill plate and should be as close as possible to the footing
as is practical. Treatment of voids in block or rubble foundation walls must be closely examined:
Applicators must inspect areas of possible runoff as a precaution against application leakage in the treated
areas. Some areas may not be treatable or may require mechanical alteration prior to treatment.
All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in locations other than those prescribed on this label must
be cleaned up prior to leaving the application site. Do not allow people or pets to contact contaminated
areas or to reoccupy the contaminated areas of the structure until the clean-up is completed.
NOTE: When treating behind veneer structures (walls, etc.) take proper care to not drill beyond the
veneer. If concrete blocks exist behind the veneer, both can be drilled and treated simultaneously.
Bifen I/T may not be used in voids insulated with rigid foam insulation.
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Slabs
Create vertical barriers by trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching outside at a rate of 4 gallons
of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth and by sub-slab injection within the structure. Ensure an
even distribution of chemical. Applications must not be made below the bottom of the footing.
Apply beside the outside of the foundation and under the slab on the inside of foundation walls, where
needed. Treatment of slabs may also be necessary under and beside both sides of any interior footing-
supported walls, in all cracks and expansion joints, and beside one side of interior partitions. By long-
rodding or grid pattern injection vertically through the slab, horizontal barriers may be created where
necessary.
a. To permit the creation of an uninterrupted insecticidal barrier, drill holes in the
foundation and/or slab.
b. For foundations that are less than or equal to 1 foot, dig a narrow trench about 6 inches
wide beside the outside of the foundation walls. Do not dig beneath the bottom of the
footing. As the soil is placed back into the trench, apply 4 gallons of 0.06% dilution per
10 linear feet per foot of depth to the trench and soil.
c. Follow the rates stated above for basements for foundations that are deeper than 1 foot.
d. A 0.06% dilution may be used to treat soil that is exposed and wood in bath traps.
Annual retreatment of the structure is prohibited unless there is clear evidence that reinfestation or
barrier disruption has occurred.
Food Handling Establishments
If used as a general spot, surface, or crack and crevice treatment, Bifen I/T may be applied in both
food/feed and nonfood areas of food/feed handling establishments.
Food/feed handling establishments are any place other than private residences where exposed food/feed is
held, processed, prepared or served, including areas for receiving, storing, packing (bottling, boxing,
canning, wrapping), preparing, enclosed processing systems (dairies, edible oils, mills, syrups) of food and
edible waste storage. Serving areas where food is exposed and the facility is in operation are also
considered food areas.
Nonfood areas in which applications are allowed include entries and vestibules, floor drains (to sewers),
garages, garbage rooms, lavatories, locker rooms, machine rooms, mop closets, offices, and storage (after
canning or bottling).
Listed below are some of the use sites that are allowed:
-aircraft (do not use in aircraft cabins) -hotels
-apartment -industrial buildings
-buildings -laboratories
-bakeries -meat/poultry/egg processing plants
-bottling facilities -mobile/motor homes
-breweries -nursing homes
-buses -offices
-cafeterias -railcars
-candy plants -restaurants
-canneries -schools
-dairy product processing plants -ships
-food manufacturing plants -trailers
-food processing plants -trucks
-food service establishments -vessels
-granaries -warehouses
-grain mills -wineries
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-hospitals
General Surface Application: Do not use this application method in food/feed handling
establishments when the facility is in operation or foods/feeds are exposed. During treatment, remove
or cover all food processing and/or handling equipment and do not apply directly to food products. All
equipment, benches, shelving and other surfaces in food processing plants, bakeries, cafeterias and other
facilities, which food will contact must be washed after treatment. Clean food handling equipment or
processing equipment and rinse completely with fresh, clean water.
Spot, Crack and Crevice Application: These types of treatments can be done when the facility is
operating, but food should be covered or removed from the treatment area. Do not apply directly to food.
Foam Applications: Converting Bifen I/T to foam will allow it to be used to treat structural voids. To
produce a 0.02% to 0.06% foam concentration, dilute 0.33 to 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon of water and
add the manufacturer鈥檚 recommended amount of foaming agent. Before application, make sure that the
foaming agent is compatible with Bifen I/T.
Indoor Uses
In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment or thoroughly
washed before reuse. Exposed food should be covered or removed. Do not permit humans or pets to
contact treated surfaces until the spray has dried.
During any overhead applications to overhead interior areas of structures, cover surfaces below with plastic
sheeting or similar materials.
Wear protective clothing, unvented goggles, gloves and respirator, when applying to overhead areas or in
poorly ventilated areas. Avoid touching sprayed surfaces until spray has completely dried.
Bifen I/T may be used to control ants, bees, beetles, boxelder bugs, carpet beetles, centipedes, clothes
moths, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, firebrats, flies, gnats, midges, millipedes, pillbugs, scorpions,
silverfish, sowbugs, spiders, ticks, and wasps.
In structures and buildings and on modes of transportation, use a 0.02% to 0.06% suspension (0.33 to 1 fl.
oz. per gallon of water) using a crack and crevice, pinstream, spot, coarse, low-pressure spray (25 p.s.i. or
less) or with a paint brush.
Indoor Treatments: Apply where pests hide. These areas include, but are not limited to, baseboards,
corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, attics and eaves, behind and under
refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, and drawers. Treat with a low
pressure, coarse, crack and crevice or spot spray. Pay close attention to cracks and crevices. Not for use as
a space spray.
Mixing Directions: See mixing directions in 鈥淧est Control on Outside Surfaces and Around Buildings鈥?
section.
To make a dilution for brush or spray treatments:
-Dilute Bifen I/T with water.
-Fill sprayer with the required amount of water.
-Add Bifen I/T.
-To ensure proper mixing, close sprayer and shake before use.
-Only mix the amount of solution that is necessary for treatment.
In order to achieve and/or maintain control in times of high pest pressure, retreatment may be needed.
Repeat application should only take place if there are signs of renewed insect activity and should be not
exceed one application per 7 days.
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Ants: Apply to any ant trails, around doors and windows and other places that ants frequent.
Bees and Wasps: Apply to nests in late evening when these pests are at rest. Spray nests, entrances to
nests and surrounding areas thoroughly. Contact as many insects as possible. Retreat if signs of renewed
activity exist.
Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Earwigs, Beetles, Millipedes, Pillbugs, and Sowbugs: Treat near doors and
windows, storage areas, baseboards and other sites where these pests may be found.
Cockroaches, Crickets, Firebrats, Scorpions, Silverfish, Spiders, and Ticks: Use a coarse low-
pressure, crack and crevice or spot spray, paying close attention to cracks and crevices. Treat where pests
hide. These areas include, but are not limited to, attics and eaves, baseboards, closets, corners, storage
areas, around water pipes, doors and windows, behind and under cabinets, furnaces, refrigerators, sinks,
stoves, and the underside of shelves and drawers.
Lawns
Use Bifen I/T as a broadcast treatment. To accomplish uniform control when applying to dense grass
foliage, use volumes of up to 10 gallons per 1000 square feet.
To ensure control of sub-surface pests including, but not limited to, Mole Crickets, using low volume
treatments, (i.e. less than 2 gallons per 1000 square feet), immediately follow the treatment with irrigation
of the treated area with at least 0.25 inches of water.
Lawn Application Rates
Under typical conditions, the application rates shown in the table below will provide control of the listed
pests. Bifen I/T may, however, be applied at up to 1 fl. oz. per 1000 square feet at the discretion of the
applicator. Maximum residual control requires the higher treatment rates.
Pest Application Rate Bifen I/T
Armyworms鹿 0.18 - 0.25
Cutworms鹿 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft.
Sod Webworm鹿
Annual Bluegrass Weevil 0.25 - 0.5
(Hyperodes)(Adult)虏 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft.
Banks Grass Mite6
Billbugs (Adult)鲁
Black Turfgrass Ataenius
Adult4
Centipedes
Chinch Bugs5
Crickets
Earwigs
Fleas (Adult)
Grasshoppers
Leafhoppers
Mealybugs
Millipedes
Mites6
Pillbugs
Sowbugs
Ants 0.5 - 1.0
Fleas (Larvae)7 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft.
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Imported Fire Ants8
Japanese Beetle (Adult)
Mole Cricket (Adult)9
Mole Cricket (Nymph)10
Ticks11
In New York State, this product may not be applied to any grass or turf area within 100 feet of a
water body (lake, pond, river, stream, wetland, or drainage ditch).
In New York State, do make a single repeat application of Bifen I/T if there are signs of renewed
insect activity, but not sooner than two weeks after the first application.
Notes
鹿Armyworms, Cutworms, and Sod Webworms: Postpone irrigation or mowing for 24 hours after
application to obtain the best possible control. Higher treatment rates (up to 1 fluid oz. per 1000 square
feet) may be necessary if high pest pressure exists and if the grass is maintained taller than 1 inch.
虏Annual Bluegrass Weevil (Hyperodes) adults: Treatment of this species should be timed as they travel
into grass areas and away from their overwintering sites. Travel usually begins when Forsythia is in full
bloom and ends when Cornus florida (flowering dogwood) is in full bloom. For additional detailed
information regarding treatment timing, check with your State Cooperative Extension Service.
鲁Billbug adults: Treatment of adult billbugs should be made when they are first noticed in April and May.
To optimize treatment timing, degree day models have been developed. For detailed information particular
to your region, check with your State Cooperative Extension Service. Spring treatments for billbug adults
will also offer control of over-wintered chinch bugs in temperate climates.
4
Black Turfgrass Ataenius adults: In order to control the 1st and 2nd generation of black turfgrass
ataenuis adults, respectively, treatments should take place in May and July. Time the May treatment to
match with the full bloom stage of Vanhoutte spiraea (Spiraea vanhoutte) and horse chestnut (Aesculus
hippocastanum). Time the July treatment to match with the blooming Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus).
5
Chinch Bugs: Mostly found in the thatch layer, chinch bugs infest the base of grass plants. In order to
optimize the penetration of the insecticide to location of the chinch bugs, irrigation of the grass prior to
treatment may be necessary. If grass is being kept at a long mowing height or if the thatch layer is
excessive, use higher volume treatments. It may be necessary to use higher application rates (up to 1 fluid
oz. per 1000 square feet) to control populations made up of both adults and nymphs in mid-summer.
6
Mites: Apply Bifen I/T in combination with a labeled rate of a surfactant to achieve optimal control of
eriophyid mites. A second application may be needed 5 to 7 days after the first to ensure optimal control.
7
Flea larvae: Immature fleas mature in shaded areas accessible to pets or other animals. When treating
these areas use a higher volume treatment so that the insecticide penetrates into the soil. NOTE: If adult
fleas on lawn areas are being controlled by applying Bifen I/T at a rate of 0.25 fl. oz. per 1000 square feet,
then the rate of larval application can be accomplished by two- to four-fold increase in spray volume.
8
Imported Fire Ants: The best control will be achieved by using broadcast treatments in combination
with mound drenches. This will control present colonies along with foraging workers and newly mated fly-
in queens. It is critical either to use high volume treatments or to irrigate prior to application if the soil is
dry. Apply 1 fl. oz. per 1,000 square feet when using broadcast treatments. For mound drenches, dilute 1
teaspoon of Bifen I/T per gallon of water and use 1 to 2 gallons of finished dilution using sufficient force to
penetrate the top and allow dilution to flood ant channels. Treat a four-foot diameter around each ant
mound. Application should be made in late evening or early morning when it is cooler (65掳 - 80掳 when
insects are most active. NOTE: A spray rig calibrated to apply 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet of Bifen
I/T in 5 gallons per 1,000 square feet contains the equivalent dilution (1 teaspoon per gallon) required for
fire ant mound drenches in the spray tank.
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Mole Cricket adults: Since the preferred grass areas are subject to constant invasion in early spring by
the active adult stage, it is can be difficult maintain control of adult mole crickets. It is ideal to treat the
areas as late in the day as possible and water immediately after application with up to 0.5 inches of water.
To ensure maximum contact when soil is dry, it is necessary to irrigate prior to treatment to bring the adult
mole crickets closer to the soil surface. To obtain optimal control of potential nymphal populations, the
grass areas preferred by adult mole crickets should be treated at immediately prior to peak hatch stage.
(See note 10 below).
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Mole Cricket nymphs: Treat grass areas that are preferred by adult mole crickets in the spring just
before peak egg hatch. Young nymphs are more vulnerable to insecticidal treatment at this stage because
they are close to the soil surface where the insecticide is most concentrated and thereby providing the most
efficient control. For larger more damaging nymphal stages later in the year, it may be necessary to use
higher application rates more frequent. It is ideal to treat the areas as late in the day as possible and water
immediately after application with up to 0.5 inches of water. To ensure maximum contact when soil is dry,
it is necessary to irrigate prior to treatment to bring the adult mole crickets closer to the soil surface.
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Ticks (including ticks that may transmit Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever): Make
application to the entire area where contact with ticks may occur. Do not make spot treatments. When
applying to areas with heavy leaf litter or dense ground cover use higher spray volumes. To attain and/or
sustain control in times of high pest pressure, retreatments may be necessary; retreat only if signs of
continued or renewed tick activity are present. Repeat treatments should not be made more often than once
per 7 days. Deer ticks (ixodes sp.) have a four-stage life cycle spanning 2 years. Treat in late fall and/or
early spring to both larval and nymphal stages present in leaf litter and the soil, and adults living in the
grass and low-lying vegetation above ground. American dog ticks invade suburban settings in areas
where residences and dwellings are constructed on former fields or wooded areas. These pests normally
gather by paths or roadways where they are likely to find a host. To control tick larvae, nymphs and adults,
treatments should take place, as needed, from mid spring to early fall.
Bifen I/T Lawn Dilution Chart
Application Application Fluid Ounces* of Bifen I/T Diluted to these Volumes of Finished Spray
Volume: Rate:
Gallons Per Fluid Ounces 1 5 10 100
1,000 Sq. Ft. per 1,000 Sq. Ft. gallon gallons gallons gallons
1.0 0.18 0.18 0.90 1.8 18.0
1.0 0.25 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
1.0 0.5 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0 10.0 100.0
2.0 0.18 - 0.45 0.90 9.0
2.0 0.25 0.13 0.63 1.25 12.5
2.0 0.5 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
2.0 1.0 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0
3.0 0.18 - 0.30 0.60 6.0
3.0 0.25 - 0.42 0.83 8.3
3.0 0.5 0.17 0.83 1.67 16.7
3.0 1.0 0.33 1.67 3.33 33.3
4.0 0.18 - 0.23 0.45 4.5
4.0 0.25 - 0.31 0.63 6.3
4.0 0.5 0.13 0.63 1.25 12.5
4.0 1.0 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
5.0 0.18 - 0.18 0.36 3.6
5.0 0.25 - 0.25 0.5 5.0
5.0 0.5 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0
5.0 1.0 0.2 1.0 2.0 20.0
10.0 0.18 - - 0.18 1.8
10.0 0.25 - 0.13 0.25 2.5
10.0 0.5 - 0.25 0.5 5.0
10.0 1.0 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0
*To convert to millimeters, multiply by 29.57
1 fluid ounce = 29.57 ml = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons
Do not use household utensils to measure Bifen I/T.
Ornamentals and Trees
Treat with 0.125 to 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per 1,000 square feet or 5.4 to 43.5 fl. oz. per 100 gallons for
ornamental applications. As long as the highest label rate (1.0 fl. oz. per 1000 square feet or 43.5 fl. oz. per
100 gallons) is not exceeded, Bifen I/T can be diluted and used in different volumes of water. If diluted
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with water or other carriers, low volume equipment can be used for application as long as the highest label
rate (1.0 fl. oz. per 1000 square feet or 43.5 fl. oz. per 100 gallons) is not exceeded.
Treat as a full coverage foliar spray using the stated application rate. If pest pressure and density of foliage
increases, repeat treatments using higher rates may be needed to reach the desired control. Repeat
treatments should not be made more often than once per 7 days.
Before application to entire planting, test treat a small number of plants and watch for signs of sensitivity.
Some plant species may be sensitive to the final spray solution.
To avoid or delay pest resistance, it is recommended to use an alternate class of pesticide in any application
program.
Bifen I/T Ornamental Dilution Chart
Application Volume: Gallons Application Fluid Ounces* of Bifen I/T Diluted to these Volumes of
Per Rate: Fl. Oz. Finished Spray
per
1,000 sq. ft.
1,000 sq. ft. Acre 1 gallons 5 gallons 10 gallons 100 gallons
2.3 100 0.125 - 0.27 0.54 5.4
2.3 100 0.25 0.11 0.54 1.08 10.8
2.3 100 0.5 0.22 1.09 2.17 21.7
2.3 100 1.0 0.44 2.17 4.35 43.5
4.6 200 0.125 - 0.14 0.27 2.7
4.6 200 0.25 - 0.27 0.54 5.4
4.6 200 0.5 0.11 0.54 1.09 10.9
4.6 200 1.0 0.22 1.09 2.17 21.7
6.9 300 0.125 - - 0.18 1.8
6.9 300 0.25 - 0.18 0.36 3.6
6.9 300 0.5 - 0.36 0.72 7.2
6.9 300 1.0 0.15 0.72 1.45 14.5
*To convert to millimeters, multiply by 29.57
300 gallons per acre is a typical application volume for landscape ornamental applications.
1 fluid ounce = 29.57 ml = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons
Do not use household utensils to measure Bifen I/T.
Calculating Dilution Rates using the Ornamental Application Rates Table and the Bifen I/T
Ornamental Dilution Chart: To determine the proper dilution of Bifen I/T that is required to control
specific pests, follow the steps below:
1. Determine the target pest that is the least susceptible (i.e., the pest that requires the highest
application rate for effective control).
2. Choose a treatment rate in terms of fl. oz. of Bifen I/T.
3. Determine the dilution volume necessary for the treatment.
4. Use the proper amount of Bifen I/T that must be mixed in your preferred volume of water as
shown in the Ornamental Dilution Chart.
As an example, if you were treating for Cutworms, the Ornamental Application Rates table shows that
0.125 鈥? 0.25 fluid ounces of Bifen I/T should be applied per 1,000 square feet. Select the application rate
of 0.25 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet due to evidence of high pest pressure. The application volume is
determined to be 300 gallons per acre, which is equivalent to 6.9 gallons per 1,000 square feet. The
corresponding value in the Ornamental Dilution Chart shows that 0.36 fluid oz. of Bifen I/T should be
mixed with 10 gallons of water.
Ornamental Application Rates
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Under typical conditions, the application rates in the table below will offer optimal control of the listed
pests, but Bifen I/T can be used at up to 1 fl. oz. per 1000 square feet (43.5 fl. oz. per 100 gallons) at the
discretion of the applicator. When maximum residual control is preferred, higher treatment rates are
necessary.
Pest Application Rate Bifen I/T
Fluid Ounces per 1,000 square ft. Fluid Ounces per 100 gallons
Bagworms1 0.125 - 0.25 5.4 - 10.8
Cutworms
Elm Leaf Beetles
Fall Webworms
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
Lace Bugs
Leaf Feeding Caterpillars
Tent Caterpillars
Adelgids鈥? 0.25 - 0.5 10.8 - 21.7
Ants
Aphids
Bees
Beet Armyworm
Beetles 2,鈥?
Black Vine Weevil (Adults)
Brown Soft Scales
Broad Mites
Budworms
California Red Scale (Crawlers)13
Centipedes
Cicadas鈥?
Citrus Thrips
Clover Mites
Crickets
Diaprepes (Adults)
Earwigs
European Red Mite
Flea Beetles
Fungus Gnats (Adults)
Grasshoppers
Japanese Beetle (Adult)鈥?
Leafhoppers
Leafrollers
Mealybugs
Millipedes
Mites
Mosquitoes
Orchid Weevil
Pillbugs
Pine Needle Scales (Crawlers)2
Plant Bugs (Including Lygus spp.)
Psyllids鈥?
San Jose Scales (Crawlers)2
Scorpions
Sowbugs
Spider Mites3
Spiders
Spittlebugs鈥?
Thrips
Tip Moths
Treehoppers鈥?
Twig Borers2
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Wasps
Weevils2
Whiteflies
Imported Fire Ants** 0.5 - 1.0 21.7 - 43.5
Leafminers
Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite
Pine Shoot Beetle (Adults)
Spider Mites14
Bagworms: For optimum control treat when larvae have started to hatch and are young, directing spray to
1
contact as many larvae as possible.
2
Beetles, Scale Crawlers, Twig Borers, and Weevils: Apply to plant foliage; also treat trunks, stems, and
twigs.
3
Spider Mites: Apply during spring and mid-summer for most effective control of twospotted spider
mites. During mid- to late-summer it may be necessary to make more frequent treatments, possibly at
higher rates suitable control. Control may be enhanced by adding a surfactant or horticultural oil or by
combining Bifen I/T with other products registered to control mites. Applications of Bifen I/T may be
alternated with chemicals offering other modes of action delay or prevent control resistance by twospotted
spider mites. For recommendations on resistance management in your region check with your local
Cooperative Extension Service.
**For foraging ants.
鈥?
Not for use in California.
Pest Control on Outside Surfaces and Around Buildings
Bifen I/T may be used to control Ants, including Carpenter Ants and Fire Ants, Armyworms, Bees,
Beetles鈥?, Biting Flies, Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Chiggers, Chinch Bugs, Clover Mites, Crickets,
Cutworms, Dichondra Flea Beetles, Earwigs, Elm Leaf Beetles, Firebrats, Fleas, Flies, Gnats,
Grasshoppers, Hornets, Japanese Beetles鈥?, Midges, Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Moths, Roaches (including
Cockroaches), Scorpions, Silverfish, Sod Webworms, Sowbugs (Pillbugs), Spider Mites, Spiders (including
Black Widow Spiders), Springtails, Ticks (including Brown Dog Ticks), and Wasps.
鈥?
Not for use in California.
Use a 0.02 to 0.06% dilution to spray the outside surfaces of buildings such as private homes, duplexes,
townhouses, condominiums, house trailers, apartment complexes, carports, garages, fence lines, storage
sheds, barns, and other residential and non-commercial structures. Sites of treatment include, but are not
limited to, exterior siding, foundations, porches, window frames, eaves, patios, garages, garbage areas,
lawn areas, trunks of trees and shrubs and other areas where pests my be found. Use a spray volume of up
to 10 gallons of emulsion per 1,000 square feet. Use higher dilution volumes if vegetation or landscape
materials are dense.
Mixng Directions
Suspension Bifen I/T per gallon of water Remarks
0.02% 0.33 fl. oz. -Do not use household utensils to measure Bifen I/T.
-Use higher treatment rates for quicker knockdown or longer
residual control.
0.06% 1.0 fl. oz.
-High pest pressure may require subsequent applications.
-Repeat application only if there is evidence of renewed
insect activity and not more than once per 7 days.
Perimeter Treatment: Treat a band of soil and vegetation 6 to 10 feet wide around and next to the
structure and the foundation of the structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Use 0.33 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Bifen I/T
per 1,000 square feet in enough water to provide sufficient coverage (refer to Perimeter Application
Dilution Chart).
Bifen I/T Perimeter Application Dilution Chart
Application Application Rate: Fluid Ounces* of Bifen I/T Diluted to these Volumes of Finished
Volume: Fluid Ounces Per
Spray
Gallons Per
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1000 sq. ft. 1000 sq. ft. 1 gallon 5 gallons 10 gallons 100 gallons
1 0.33 0.33 1.67 3.33 33.3
1 0.5 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0
1 0.67 0.67 3.33 6.67 66.7
1 0.75 0.75 3.75 7.5 75.0
1 1.0 1.0 5.0 10.0 100.0
2 0.33 0.17 0.83 1.65 16.5
2 0.5 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
2 0.67 0.33 1.67 3.35 33.5
2 0.75 0.38 1.88 3.75 37.5
2 1.0 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0
3 0.33 0.11 0.55 1.10 11.0
3 0.5 0.17 0.83 1.67 16.7
3 0.67 0.22 1.11 2.23 22.3
3 0.75 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
3 1.0 0.33 1.67 3.33 33.3
4 0.33 - 0.41 0.83 8.3
4 0.5 0.13 0.63 1.25 12.5
4 0.67 0.17 0.84 1.67 16.7
4 0.75 0.19 0.94 1.88 18.8
4 1.0 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
5 0.33 - 0.33 0.67 6.7
5 0.5 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0
5 0.67 0.13 0.67 1.33 13.3
5 0.75 0.15 0.75 1.5 15.0
5 1.0 0.2 1.0 2.0 20.0
10 0.33 - 0.17 0.33 3.3
10 0.5 - 0.25 0.5 5.0
10 0.67 - 0.33 0.67 6.7
10 0.75 - 0.38 0.75 7.5
10 1.0 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0
*To convert to milliliters, multiply by 29.57
1 fluid oz. = 29.57 ml = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons
Do not use household utensils to measure Bifen I/T.
Ant and Fire Ant Mound Drench Using 0.06% Dilution: Use 1-2 gallons of dilution for each mound
area. Sprinkle the mound until wet and apply to a 4 ft. diameter circle around the mound. For mounds
larger than 12 inches, use a larger volume. Application should be made in late evening or early morning
when it is cooler (65掳 - 80掳) when insects are most active.
Mosquito Control: To control mosquitoes around buildings, landscapes, and lawns, dilute 0.33 to 1.0 fl.
oz. per gallon of water and use one gallon of dilution per 1000 square feet as a general spray. Bifen I/T
can be mixed at lower concentrations and applied at higher volumes to ensure application of the proper
amount of product to a given area (refer to the Ornamental or Perimeter Application Charts).
Other Pest Control Applications
Controlling Ants Indoors and Outdoors
Pest Ants Indoors: Apply to ant nests for best results. Apply a dilution of 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T
per gallon of water at the rate of one gallon of dilution per 1000 square feet to places where ants have been
seen or are believed to forage as a general surface, spot or crack and crevice treatment. Some of these areas
include baseboards, cracks and crevices, in and behind cabinets, under and behind dishwashers, furnaces,
refrigerators, sinks and stoves, around pipes, and in corners. Pay close attention when treating entry points
into the home or around windows and doors. When combining liquid Bifen I/T treatments with bait
treatments, use Bifen I/T as instructed above and apply baits in those areas where Bifen I/T has not been
applied.
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Pest Ants Outdoors: Apply to ant nests for best results. Treat ant trails, around windows and doors, and
other places where ants have been seen or are likely to forage. As stated in the 鈥淧est Control on Outside
Surfaces and Around Buildings鈥? section, treat using a low or high volume perimeter treatment depending
on density of vegetation and landscaping materials. When treating concrete surfaces, more frequent
treatments, higher dilutions and/or application volumes may be needed for ant control. Following the
procedure below will normally allow optimal control:
1. Dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon of water and applying at a rate of up to 10 gallons
of dilution per 1,000 square feet for maximum residual control.
2. Vegetation and porous surfaces should be treated with high volume applications using dilutions
that are calculated to deliver 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Bifen I/T per 1,000 square feet (refer to the
Ornamental and Perimeter Application Dilution Charts).
3. Non-porous surfaces should be treated with low volume applications using 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of
Bifen I/T per gallon of water and applying this dilution at the rate of one gallon per 1,000 square
feet.
Carpenter Ants Indoors: Treat areas where carpenter ants are seen or are predicted to forage, such as,
baseboards, in and behind cabinets, under and behind dishwashers, furnaces, refrigerators, sinks, and
stoves, around pipes, cracks and crevices, and in corners by diluting 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Bifen I/T per
gallon of water and applying at the rate of one gallon of dilution per 1,000 square feet as a general surface,
crack and crevice, spot and/or foam application. Spray or foam into cracks and crevices or drill holes and
spray, mist or foam into voids and galleries where carpenter ants or their nests are present. When
combining liquid Bifen I/T treatments with bait treatments, use Bifen I/T as instructed above and apply
baits in those areas where Bifen I/T has not been applied.
Carpenter Ants Outdoors: Treat carpenter ant nests for best results. Treat areas where carpenter ants are
seen or are believed to forage, such as ant trails, and around doors and windows. As stated in the 鈥淧est
Control on Outside Surfaces and Around Buildings鈥? section, treat using a low or high volume perimeter
treatment. When treating concrete surfaces, more frequent treatments, higher dilutions and/or application
volumes may be needed for carpenter ant control. Following the procedure below will normally allow
optimal control:
1. Dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon of water and apply at a rate of up to 10 gallons of
dilution per 1,000 square feet to obtain residual control.
2. Vegetation and porous surfaces should be treated with high volume applications using dilutions
that are calculated to deliver 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Bifen I/T per 1,000 square feet (refer to the
Ornamental and Perimeter Application Dilution Charts).
3. Non-porous surfaces should be treated with low volume applications using 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of
Bifen I/T per gallon of water and applying this dilution at the rate of one gallon per 1,000 square
feet.
4. Use 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon of water on tree trunks with carpenter ant trails or
evidence of foraging. Apply to the bark, completely wetting it from the bottom of the tree to the
highest possible point on the trunk.
To control carpenter ants inside deck materials, fencing, trees, utility poles or other structural elements,
drill to find the inside infested cavity and inject or foam a 0.06% dilution (1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon
of water) into the cavity with adequate volume and a proper treatment tool with a splash-back guard.
Where there are ants tunneling below the surfaces, dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon of water
and applying as a drench or foam at intervals of 8 to 12 inches. A uniform barrier should be established
where there are ants tunneling below surfaces such as, at the edges of walls, driveways or other hard
surfaces.
Use a sprinkling can or a hose-end sprayer to distribute a coarse drenching spray, apply a 0.06% dilution to
stored lumber and wood piles. This wood may be used for lumber or may be burned after 30 days. Do not
use this method of application in structures.
Diluting 1.0 fluid oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon of water and applying to the soil below where the firewood
will be stacked at the rate of one gallon of dilution per 8 square feet will protect the wood from carpenter
ants.
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DO NOT treat firewood with this product.
Controlling Termites (Above Ground Only)
The treatment methods that are expressed below are intended to kill termite workers or winged
reproductives present at the time of application. These methods should supplement, not substitute for,
mechanical alteration, soil treatment or foundation treatment.
Controlling winged reproductive termites and exposed workers in localized areas may be accomplished by
diluting 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon of water and applying the dilution at the rate of one gallon per
1000 square feet to crawl spaces, unfinished basements, attics, and other crawl spaces as a course fan spray.
Both swarming termites and the areas where they gather should be treated.
Controlling above-ground termites in localized areas of infested wood may be accomplished by diluting 1.0
fl. oz. of Bifen I/T per gallon of water and applying as a foam or a liquid to voids and galleries in wood that
is damaged in addition to spaces between wooden structural members and between the foundation and sill
plate where the wood is at risk of to attack. Drilling and then injecting the foam or dilution into damaged
wood or wall voids with an appropriate directional injector will help reach those areas that are not easy to
access. After treatment is completed, securely plug the holes that are in regularly occupied areas in the
construction elements.
Controlling termite carton nests in building voids can be accomplished by diluting 1.0 fl. oz. of Bifen I/T
per gallon of water and applying as a foam or a liquid using a pointed projection tool. To obtain control,
various depths of injection and numerous injection points may be needed. After treatment is complete and
when feasible, remove the carton nest material from the building void.
Pests Under Slabs
To control infestations of Arthropods (e.g., ants, cockroaches, and scorpions) that live beneath the slab
area, drill or horizontally rod and inject 1 gallon of a 0.06% to 0.12% dilution per 10 square feet or 2
gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet
Posts, Poles, and Other Constructions
Around wooden constructions (signs, fences, and landscape ornamentation) an insecticidal barrier can be
established by treating with a 0.06% dilution. Sub-surface injection and gravity-flow through holes in the
bottom of the trench, are two treatment methods that can be used on poles and posts that have already been
installed. Establishing a complete chemical zone around the pole can be accomplished by treating on all
sides. For poles and posts that are fewer than 6 inches in diameter use 1 gallon of dilution per foot of depth
and 1.5 gallons for larger poles, applying under the wood to a depth of 6 inches. 4 gallons per 10 linear feet
per foot of depth should be used for larger constructions.
Control of Wood-Infesting Insects in Wood (Localized Areas in Structures)
Insects Application Rate Remarks
Termites Apply a 0.06% dilution to voids -Can be applied as a paint or fan
Ants and galleries in damaged wood spray.
Carpenter Ants and in spaces between wooden -Place plastic sheeting under
Wood-infesting beetles members of a structure and overhead areas that are spot
(including but not limited to between wood and foundations treated except for soil surfaces in
Old House Borer & where wood is at risk. crawl spaces.
Powder Post) -Areas to which access is difficult
can be treated by drilling, and
then injecting dilution with a
crack and crevice injector into the
damaged wood or void spaces.
(Not intended as a replacement
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for soil treatment, mechanical
alteration or fumigation to control
widespread infestation of wood-
infesting insects.
Control of Wood-Infesting Insects and Nuisance Pests (Outside of Structures)
In order to control wood-infesting insects active inside trees, utility poles and/or fences, a 0.06% dilution
should be injected into the infested cavity, which can be found by drilling into the wood. If treating
nuisance pests on the exterior of the structure, use a fan spray at a maximum pressure of 25 p.s.i. and apply
up to the point of runoff. To control Bees, Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow-Jackets, direct the spray at nest
openings in the ground, bushes, and in cracks and crevices, where the insects may nest. Saturate the
openings and contact as many insects as possible.
Underground Services (e.g. cables, conduits, pipes, utility lines, wires, etc.) may be in right-of-ways,
inside of structures or to guard long range (miles) of installations of services.
Treat the soil using a 0.06 to 0.12% Bifen I/T dilution to prevent and control termite and ant infestations.
Treat the bottom of the trench with 2 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet and let it soak into the soil. Place
the services on the treated soil and cover with about 2 inches of fill soil. Apply another 2 gallons per 10
linear feet over the fill soil to complete the chemical barrier. Only threat the soil in the area near the
services in wide trenches, but ensure a continuous barrier of treated soil surrounding the services.
In the event that the soil will not accept the volume stated above, 1 gallon of 0.12% Bifen I/T may be
applied per 10 linear feet of trench over the soil that covers the services and to the base of the trench.
Fill the remainder of the trench with the treated fill soil. Where each service sticks out of the ground, the
soil may be treated by trenching/rodding no more than 1 to 2 gallons of dilution into the soil.
Precautions: Do not treat electrically active underground services.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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and is reasonably fit for purposes stated on such label only when used in accordance with directions under
normal use conditions. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with use of this product.
Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as
weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are
beyond the control of Control Solutions, Inc. To the extent allowed by law, Control Solutions, Inc. shall in
no event be liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this
product. All such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. In addition to the foregoing, no purchaser of this
product (other than an end user) shall be entitled to any reimbursement for any loss suffered as a result of
any suspension or cancellation of the registration for this product by the U.S. Environmental Protection
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regard to the product sold, including, but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, use
or eligibility of the product for any particular trade usage. The exclusive remedy of any buyer or user of
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Inc. election, the replacement of this product.
Micro-injector is a registered trademark of Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories
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